A Happy Happy Boxing Day and a Simple Peach Salsa

by rubadubdublog

Dario recently expressed his discontent with having to trawl through long winded food blogger ramblings before finally arriving at the recipe. I must admit, he has a point. I too am susceptible to a good natter prior to divulging a recipe and so I intend to change that one day. Maybe next post. Today I will indulge, as I feel it only fair to introduce our new baby! Life is very good – Aurelia arrived 40 minutes into Boxing Day and we are feeling very chuffed with ourselves. I am just as much in love with her as I was (and still am!) with Raff and I am constantly amazed at how a newborn human can already have made such an impression on me.

We have been blessed with lots of family visiting over the past few weeks – the house has been humming with loved ones hovering and at the ready to help – washing dishes, cooking food and occupying the toddler while Dario and I have spent our past week getting to know this tiny little thing (and at 2.7kgs I really mean tiny!). I can’t believe I’ve had time to even think about a post and it gives a good indication of how much having support makes a difference and just how lucky we are to have family that will do this for us. Have I mentioned that life is good?

Below is a salsa I made the day Dario’s family arrived (a few days before giving birth). I have been obsessed with fruit and herbs lately and I don’t think you can overdo either of them in this dish.

I hope you’ve all had a peaceful Christmas and New Year. This week I embark on a 90 day food and exercise overhaul (What’s that? Taking on too much post birth you say? Yup. Can’t help myself? Yup.) so stay tuned for updates!

Wow congratulations Zoe (and family) what beautiful name. I know how important having support for the first weeks and the difference it makes. We often organise a meal roster when friends have a new baby so they have 2 weeks of dinner made for them.
And beautiful flavours in your salsa. I look forward to hearing more.
P.S. I know what you mean about the long winded blah blah before you get to the recipe on blogs. However, I think if it is short (ish) and interesting your regular followers love to read a little bit of a story.
Good luck with your 90day plan, but remember to be easy on yourself too x

Oh my gosh! I have just resurfaced from the first few weeks of newborn-ness in our house too, and am delighted to read the news of Aurelia’s arrival. Congratulations to the whole family, now that there’s FOUR of you! XXX